It's All Shiny and New

It's All Shiny and New

VH1 Premieres/Encores for the Week of September 23- September 29 2005

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Check out all of the brand new premieres headed to VH1 and VH1 Classic this week.

RUSSELL SIMMONS AND REVEREND RUN HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL "VH1's Hip HOP Honors" Premiering MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 9 PM*

A CELEBRATION THAT WILL FEATURE TRIBUTES TO LL COOL J, BIG DADDY KANE, GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., ICE T, SALT -N- PEPA, AND THE FILM: BOYZ N THE HOOD

With Performances BY Kanye West, nelly, common, jazzy jeff, Snoop dogg, BIZ

MARKIE, EN VOGUE, fab 5 freddy, FAITH EVANS, FAT JOE, T.I. the roots, DJ Kid

Capri, Ciara, DJ Cut Creator, Disco Bee, Pete Rock, Ludacris, Lil' Cease, EZ Mike and DJ Enuf.

VH1 pays homage to the hip hop pioneers who transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon with the second annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Russell Simmons and Reverend Run, this year's celebration will honor LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Notorious B.I.G., Ice T, Salt -N- Pepa, and the film Boyz N The Hood.

Premiering on VH1 Monday September 26 at 9 PM*, "VH1 Hip Hop Honors", which will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on September 22, will include performances by Kanye West, Nelly, Common, Jazzy Jeff, Snoop Dogg, Biz Markie, En Vogue, Faith Evans, Fat Joe, T.I. The Roots, DJ Kid Capri, Ciara, DJ Cut Creator, Disco Bee, Pete Rock, Ludacris, Lil' Cease, EZ Mike and DJ Enuf with appearances by Anthony Anderson, Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Nas, Jerry Ferrara, Eve, Nia Long and Queen Latifah.

The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. Generations of hip hop will bridge the gap for one exceptional night to set it off with the original style and flavor that sparked and inspired the evolution of the music.

* all times ET/PT

Contacts: Michelle Clark/VH1 212-846-5576 michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

On Friday, September 23 "Gene Simmons' Rock School" #107

Tensions are running high as the class prepares for their final test and their first major public performance -- opening for Motorhead at Hammersmith Apollo, London for a crowd of 5000 hardened rockers ... There are tears when manager and lead singer fall out over an incident in the school lunch queue, and the whole class gets increasingly nervous about the prospect of failure.

(Premieres at 10:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/rock_school/series.jhtml

"Best Week Ever" #601

The Lost season premiere, Donald or Martha? BWE rates the best Apprentice. Kate Moss caught in the act; the Emmy Awards most awkward moments; fans turn against Jude Law and the latest celebrity engagement.

(Premieres at 11:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/best_week_ever/series.jhtml

On Saturday, September 24 "Rock Star INXS: Elimination" SEASON FINALE* #111

The Rockers have done their best their best on stage-now its up to INXS to decides who stays and who goes home.

(Premieres at 1:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/inxs/artist.jhtml

"Driven: Kanye West"

"Driven: Kanye West" follows the rise of the self-proclaimed "Louis Vuitton Don" from his beginnings as a young, self-assured artistic misfit to a Grammy award winning, critically acclaimed rapper and producer. No doubt one of the hardest working players in the hip-hop game, Kanye's struggle for perfection has led him through the Chicago underground hip-hop scene all the way to the top of the music game becoming one of the most sought after producers. Kanye's friends, family and collaborators including Jay-Z, Jermaine Dupri, Ludacris, Damon Dash describe how his original beats and outspoken style have changed the face of hip-hop.

(Premieres at 8:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/driven/series.jhtml

"Movies That Rock: Friday"

Craig (Ice Cube) manages to get fired on his day off (though he claims it's through no fault of his own) and spends the day hanging out with his buddy Smokey (Chris Tucker) and trying to avoid his father (John Witherspoon), who wants him to find another job immediately. Friday features a strong hip-hop soundtrack, featuring tracks by such artists as Dr. Dre, Cypress Hill, Mack 10, and Funkdoobiest, as well as old-school R&B selections from The Isley Brothers, Roger, and Rose Royce.

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/219280/moviemain.jhtml

On Sunday, September 25 "The Surreal Life" *BRAND NEW EPISODE*

Still reeling from the previous night's drama, the cast goes about their morning rituals, while Omarosa and Janice manage to keep away from each other. In order to break the tension, the cast spends the day on the golf course only to have the day "ruined" by Janice's wild child antics. When they return to the mansion, they discover it's Dirty Laundry day! Once again, the living room has been transformed into a stage, complete with a live audience, and the Surreal Lifers are guests on a "talk show" with Sally Jessy Raphael! Caprice says she's really nervous. Bronson echoes her concerns; "It sounds like a gladiator crowd out there!" Sally challenges the cast to come clean and admit, who is being real and who is being fake. Omarosa looks really nervous ...

(Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_surreal_life_5/series.jhtml

"My Fair Brady"

Chris has relentlessly told Adrianne how good it would be for their relationship if she moved out of his apartment and got her own place -- he wants her to establish her own identity away from him, but to her it sounds like she's being kicked out. No longer feeling welcome in his home, Adrianne tells him she's buying her own car and looking for an apartment while he's away on a personal trip. Having the reality of her leaving thrown in his face creates massive tension, so much so that he blows up at her over leaving her bread in the bruschetta dip. Just as they begin to kiss and make up, pounding on the door interrupts them -- it's Adrianne's friend from home Andrea! With Andrea in town, Chris is no longer the center of Adrianne's attention, and he doesn't like it. He leaves L.A. wondering what trouble the two girls are going to get into, and what Andrea's presence means for his relationship with Adrianne.

(Premieres at 9:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/my_fair_brady/series.jhtml

"Breaking Bonaduce"

It didn't take Dr. Garry long to realize that Danny has a problem with anger. In fact, it's clear that he runs, works out and even takes karate in an effort to channel some of his excess angst. During a therapy session, when Gretchen talks about an innocent, funny photo she's taken with a male member of her band, Danny's anger boils over and he storms out of the session. In the coming days, Danny struggles to maintain a normal routine, all the while knowing he will confront this guy at Gretchen's next gig. Dr. Garry of course warns him that any aggressive move will only serve to push Gretchen further away. However, on the night of band's next performance, in front of a packed house, Danny pulls the guy off the stage in the middle of a set, and verbally assaults him.

(Premieres at 10:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/breaking_bonaduce/series.jhtml

On Monday, September 26 "The Fabulous Life of Hip Hop Superspenders '05"

In 2005 celebrities dropped loads of cash; but no one spent more, partied harder or lived larger than hip-hop's superstars. From Beyonce's $25,000 chinchilla coat to Lil' Jon's pimp sticks, this year's bastions of beats were all about splurging. You won't believe what rapper Baby spent on his million dollar smile and you won't want to miss what Russell Simmons' better half Kimora Lee is doing with Hello Kitty and 9 carats of diamonds.

(Premieres at 7:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

"Hip Hop Honors: Pre-Show" Check out all the red carpet action before the show. (Premieres at 8:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/hip_hop_honors/2005/

"VH1 Hip Hop Honors" See description above (Premieres at 9:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/hip_hop_honors/2005/

Tuesday, September 27 "100 Hottest Hotties Mini-Marathon" (Begins at 5:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/series.jhtml

Wednesday, September 28 "The Fabulous Life: Mini-Marathon" (Begins at 1:00 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/fabulous_life_of/series.jhtml

Thursday, September 29 "Movies That Rock: Dirty Dancing"

Nobody puts baby in a corner!!! Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.

(Airs at 7:30 p.m.) http://www.vh1.com/movies/movie/219280/moviemain.jhtml

ON VH1 CLASSIC

VH1 Classic will air the seminal 80s movie "Dirty Dancing," starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET. The telecast will also feature segments of a new interview with Eric Carmen at the VH1 Classic studio who discusses the impact of his hit single "Hungry Eyes" from the film's hugely successful soundtrack. http://www.vh1classic.com/

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Michelle Clark of VH1, +1-212-846-5576, michelle.clark@vh1staff.com

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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